Question

What is the primary mandate of ICFOSS?

• A. To promote proprietary software development and application.
• B. To restrict the use of Free Software and Free Knowledge.
• C. To promote the development and application of Free Software and Free Knowledge (FOSS).
• D. To focus solely on academic research in software engineering.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To promote the development and application of Free Software and Free Knowledge (FOSS).

ICFOSS works to build a sustainable ecosystem around FOSS by undertaking activities such as research and development, capacity building (training), organizing conferences, and advising the government on utilizing open-source technologies for e-governance solutions.